Maintain a current Line Diagram of your headend.

Maintain a current Line Diagram of your headend.

Program Satellite Frequency MHz current Format Receiver Include: the following CHANNEL LISTING A/V - DISCOVERY AMC 10 / C4/F4 3980 14 ASI DIGICHIPHER 2 Has DSR with ASI out No action 1 E! AMC 10 / C4/F4 3820 6 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has PowerVu with ASI out No action 2 LIFETIME REAL WOMAN AMC 11 /C3/F3 3780 4 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) D9850 D9850 becomes available #1 LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK AMC 11 /C3/F3 3780 4 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) D9850 Will use the NEW D9828 for these 3 programs D9850 becomes available #2 LIFETIME AMC 11 /C3/F3 3780 4 ASI DVB ( Power Vu )D9850 D9850 becomes available #3 3 FOOD AMC 11 /C3/F3 3880 9 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 1 HISTORY (usa) AMC 18 / W5 3860 6 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 2 HGTV AMC 18 / W5 3820 6 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 3 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AMC 18 / W5 3880 9 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 4 HBO AMC 18 / W5 3900 10 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 5 SHOWTIME AMC 18 / W5 3900 10 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 6 SCIFI AMC 18 / W5 3960 13 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 7 DISCOVERY HEALTH AMC 18 /C3/F3 4020 18 NO 4DTV SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 8 FOX SOCCER CHANNEL AMC 18 / W5 4060 18 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 9 GAME SHOW NETWORK AMC 18 / W5 18 NO DSR-410 SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 10 CBS AMC 3 / W3 3850 13 ASI DIGICHIPHER 2 Will use the new DSR4410MD delivered DSR4402X with ASI becomes available ABC AMC 3 / W3 3850 13 ASI DIGICHIPHER 2 already DSR4410 with ASI becomes available 4 CITY TV AMC 3 / W3 4132 21 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) D9850 becomes available #4 Will use NEW D9828 for these 2 programs CBC AMC 3 / W3 4132 21 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) D9850 becomes available #5 5 TBS DISH NETWORK - NO DISH NETWORK SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 11 DISNEY DISH NETWORK NO DISH NETWORK SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 12 6 MTV DISH NETWORK NO DISH NETWORK SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 1 TRAVEL CHANNEL DISH NETWORK - NO DISH NETWORK SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 2 TEMPO GALAXY 11/GO 4040 ASI DSR4410 Has DSR with ASI out No Action 7 EWTN GALAXY 11/G7-11 ASI D9850 Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 8 THE WORD NETWORK GALAXY 11/G7 4014 15 NO DVB ( Power Vu ) old RX Needs new RX #1 D9850 used 9 TBN GALAXY 14 / G5 3720 1 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 10 BET GALAXY 14 / G5 4100 20 ASI DIGICHIPHER 2 Has DSR with ASI out No Action 11 ENCORE WESTERNS EAST GALAXY 15 / G1 3760 3 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 3 ENCORE DRAMA GALAXY 15 / G1 3760 3 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 4 ARTS GALAXY 15 / G1 3816-5 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 12 STARZ EDGE GALAXY 15 / G1 3960 15 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 5 STARZ EAST GALAXY 15 / G1 3960 15 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 6 A&E GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 7 NBC GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 8 AMC GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 9 CW11 GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 10 SPIKE TV GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 11 MSNBC GALAXY 3C/G3 3720 1 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 12 13 CNN GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 1 TNT (USA) GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 2 USA GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 3 CARTOON NETWORK GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 4 HEADLINE NEWS GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 5 TRU TV GALAXY 3C/G3 3840 7 NO DIGICHIPHER 2 (4DTV) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 6 CARIBVISION INTELSAT 14 3991 A36CV ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 14 CNN INTERNATIONAL INTELSAT 3R 4040 AE12C NO DVB ( Power Vu ) Needs D9850 #2 D9850 is used 15 ESPN INTERNATIONAL INTELSAT 3R 4106 AE13C ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 16 TNT INTERNATIONAL INTELSAT 3R 3785 AE4C NO DVB ( Power Vu ) Needs D9850 #3 D9850 is used 17 SPORTSMAX INTELSAT 805 3735 11 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 18 RE TV INTELSAT 805 3735 11 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No Action 19 ESPN 2 CARIBBEAN INTELSAT 9 3800 5 NO DVB Needs D9850 #4 D9850 is used 20 BBC INTELSAT 9 3840 8 NO DVB ( Power Vu ) Will use NEW D9828 for these 2 programs DW INTELSAT 9 3840 8 NO DVB ( Power Vu ) Need to purchase new D9850 21 3ABN INTELSAT 9 3933 11 FTA DVB ( Power Vu ) Need new FTA receiver with ASI out Wellave UMH 150 22 NICK INTELSAT 9 4080 19 ASI DVB ( Power Vu ) Has D9850 with ASI out No action 23 TV CHILE INTELSAT 9 4107 22 NO DVB ( IRDETO ) SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 7 TCM INTESAT 3R 3780 AE4C NO DVB ( Power Vu ) Needs D9850 #5 D9850 is used 24 CCN TV6 LOCAL / UHF 500-506 NO ANALOG SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 8 Gayelle LOCAL / UHF 524-530 NO ANALOG SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 9 NCC LOCAL / UHF 482-488 NO ANALOG SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 10 CNMG LOCAL / VHF - NO ANALOG SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 11 TOBAGO CHANNEL 5 RF 560-566 NO ANALOG SDE-24 encoder ENCODE 12 25 Active ASI outputs

Number Program Name Data Rate. (change as needed) Virtual Channel # QAM Channel # QAM Center Frequency Short Name 7 characters Source ASI or Encoder Chassis / card DTA # - Port # IP address to Edge QAM 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps 4.5Mbps

MPEG-2 (Motion Picture Experts Group) standard 2 is a compression standard for digital television. MPEG-2 compression enables digital television broadcasters to transmit video streams with higher resolution and audio streams with higher quality sound while using as little bandwidth as possible

H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 or AVC (Advanced Video Coding) is a standard for video compression, and is currently one of the most commonly used formats for the recording, compression, and distribution of high definition video. The final drafting work on the first version of the standard was completed in May 2003. H.264/MPEG-4 AVC is a block-oriented motion-compensation based codec standard developed by the ITU-T Video Coding Experts Group (VCEG) together with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). It was the product of a partnership effort known as the Joint Video Team (JVT). The ITU-T H.264 standard and the ISO/IEC MPEG-4 AVC standard (formally, ISO/IEC 14496-10 MPEG- 4 Part 10, Advanced Video Coding) are jointly maintained so that they have identical technical content. H.264 is perhaps best known as being one of the codec standards for Blu-ray Discs ; all Blu-ray Disc players must be able to decode H.264. It is also widely used by streaming internet sources, such as videos from YouTube, and the itunes Store, web software such as the Adobe Flash Player and Microsoft Silverlight, broadcast services for DVB -broadcast satellite television services, cable television services, and real-time videoconferencing.

HD/SDI and SD/SDI Broadcast quality video RAW uncompressed, unencrypted digital video signals Serial Digital Interface (SDI) is a standard for digital video transmission over coaxial cable. The most common data speed is 270 megabits per second (Mbps) on SD/SDI or HD-SDI (1.45 Gbit/s). Standard 75-ohm cable is used with BNC connectors.

ASI is a streaming data format which o carries an COMPRESSED MPEG Transport Stream (MPEG TS). * An ASI signal can carry one stream, also know as SPTS (single Program Transport stream) or Multiple Program Transport Stream (MPTS) SD, HD or audio programs that are already compressed. not like an uncompressed SD-SDI(270 Mbit) or HD-SDI (1.45 Gbit). An ASI signal can be at varying transmission speeds and is completely dependent on the user's setup requirements. the ASI signal is the final product of video compression, either MPEG2 or MPEG4, ready for transmission to a transmitter or microwave system or other device. Sometimes it is also converted to fiber, RF or other types of transmission. There are two transmission formats commonly used by the ASI interface: the 188 byte format and the 204 byte format. The 188 byte format is the more common ASI transport stream.

Digital Video Information Digital Audio Encoding

HD/SDI and SD/SDI vs. ASI Understand the differences Compression The compression characteristics of ASI make it very useful Space cost money - compression saves space - saving space saves money ASI stream manipulation Changing things about the stream Bit rates, channel mapping, program info, display info, ect

Multiplexing an ASI Stream Encoder A IRD B Encoder C ASI - STPS ASI - MPTS ASI-MPTS 1 ASI Transport Stream Multiple Programs ASI

Multiplexing :

Multiplexing an ASI Stream Most GUI interfaces will give you some of the same options as our sample. FIG 1 shows port 3 having only 1 STREAM. Is as Easy as Selecting the stream you want to pass. If multiple stream are available you will see a complete list of the streams.

Multiplexing an ASI Stream The Main advantage of multiplexing is the capability to create your own channel map add scrambling and other information to the incoming stream. Always take in consideration the data rate capability for processing this stream. Port Heading Purpose the number of each active port is listed Service ID Scramble identification of the program/channel A yes/no flag if the service is scrambled Name the nameof the service (channel) being streamed on this port

Channel Mapping mtv espn hbo abc cbs Channel 12 Channel 65 Channel Channel Channel 31 5 27 10100 10110 01001 00111 Binary code: a series of 1 s and 0 s that make up a digital stream 11001 10111

Multiplexing an ASI Stream

QAM Modulation: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation A method for imprinting digital signals onto a carrier for transportation from one place, such as a cable headend, to another, such as a home. The advantage of QAM is the ability to multiplex multiple programs on a standard 6 MHz channel. In a QAM 256 system 38.8 Mbit of data can be transmitted. QAM-64 afforded about 28.85 Mbit per channel, but is more tolerant of noise in the distribution system Today most systems generally use 256-QAM modulation. Even though the technique is called quadrature amplitude modulation, it also involves the use of "phase modulation. What happens, loosely, is this: Digital bits are grouped into symbols, which are then imprinted onto a carrier by manipulating two transmission characteristics: Amplitude (power) and phase (frequency shape). The advantage of this dual modulation is the ability to stuff twice as much information into the transmission channel, at the same time.

QAM Modulation: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation The Beauty of the Program Capacity of 1 QAM 256 Channel = 38.8 Mb/s* In the world of MPEG-2 a HD Program should run at approximately 15 Mb/s SD programming approximately 4 Mb/s (x=hd programs; y=sd programs) 15(x) + 4(y) < 38.8 *Mb/s Megabit per second (unit of measure of data transfer

HD Program HD Program SD Program 2 HD and 1 SD can be digitally muxed and modulated on a single 256 QAM channel

HD Program HD Program HD Program HD Program SD Program SD Program 4 HD and 2 SD can be digitally muxed and modulated on a single 256 QAM channel (34.0 Mbit)

Programs vs. Channels Understand the difference Bit rate of a Program High Definition (HD) vs. Standard Definition (SD) Recommended HD 15 Mb/s MPEG2; SD 4Mb/s MPEG 2 Recommended HD 7.5 Mb/s MPEG4; SD 1.5Mb/s MPEG 4 Capacity of a Channel 256 QAM = 38.8 Mb/s or 64 QAM = 28.8 Mb/s Two most popular modulation techniques

CATV QAM Data Rates

Types of QAM Modulators ASI QAM modulator ASI input MPTS & SPTS 38.8 Mb maximum Single QAM Channel Edge QAM modulator IP input MPTS & SPTS GigE Capability Low cost Redundancy From of 4 to over 250 Channels

The internet protocol (IP) [ is a packet-based-network transport protocol upon which the internet is built. IP packets are encapsulated in lower, hardware-level protocols for delivery over various networks (Ethernet, etc), and they encapsulate higher transport level protocols for streaming and other applications.

IP Stream Source:

MPEG-TS Encaptulated in UDP/IP Sending MPEG-transport stream packets over UDP is used extensively within the private networks of cable companies to deliver MPEG transport streams throughout the system. For general delivery over the unmanaged Internet without QoS (Quality of Service) guarantees, streaming protocols such as RTP may be used, but even then, packets may be lost in delivery, resulting in artifacts in the media presentation. Delivering TV and movie services over IP promised to revolutionize almost every component of the TV industry. Just as the Internet changed how we ship, read the news and interact with others, television over IP could change how we integrate TV entertainment into our daily lives. Combining the Internet and protocols can create an entirely new and exciting experience for viewers and new business opportunities for service providers. One key will be to maintain a high QoS across the entire network so viewers never suffer from the limitations we see in Internet video.

What is IP Streaming :

MULTICASTING : In multicasting, the sending side issues a stream of identically-addressed IP packets, where the address identifies a multicast group participated by multiple end users. Routers on the network replicate the stream as necessary and direct it to the group's end users. Since the sending side must send only a single stream of packets, the processing load on the server is low. And since the routers send the stream only to clients that want it, overall network efficiency is maintained. But multicasting is possible only if it is supported by all of the routers between the sender and the recipients. Accordingly, multicasting requires the appropriate network environment in order to succeed

MULTICASTING : Broadcast video using multicast in a broadband network.

UNICASTING : With unicasting, the server issues a separate stream to each recipient, addressing each IP packet with the address of its final destination. Since the server must send separate packets for each final destination, the load on it increases in proportion with the number of destinations. Greater bandwidth is also required to handle the increased number of packets. On the plus side, unicasting does not require multicast-capable routers and is generally easier to implement

UNICASTING : if this is MPEG-2 HD video, it could require as much as 15Mb/s for each stream, or, in this example, a total of 45MB/s. Clearly, when using unicast protocol, network bandwidth requirements can quickly become huge. VOD using unicast in a broadband network.

IPTV??? OR IP STREAMING???

HEADEND BLOCK DIAGRAM Broadcast Content N x Video Encoders + Management Switch an MPEG-2 TS ASI or IP Mux/Scrambler Broadcast/One-way STB GUI / EPG ViewRight STB for DVB DVB-x Receiver with or w/o smart card GigE Layer II Switch IP STREAM EDGE QAM UN-secured DVB-C, Network

Conditional Access : (abbreviated CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. The term is commonly used in relation to digital television systems

Conditional Access :

How do I secure revenue across our networks and reach multi-screen subscribers? Conditional Access

CAS for DVB One-way Context Broadcast Content N x Video Encoders + Broadcast System Configuration Manager TV Program Schedules a SI Server Subscriber Managenent and Billing Systems EIT EPG MPEG-2 TS ASI or IP DVB Simulcrypt Mux/Scrambler & DVB-x Modulator CAS-secured DVB-C, DVB-S or DVB-T Network Broadcast/One-way STB GUI / EPG ViewRight STB for DVB DVB-x Receiver with or w/o smart card Manufacturing Time Load BCSM Database Broadcast CSM CW & AC ECM EMM Over-the-air STB update Code Signing and Provisioning Key Gun EncryptionEngine

The right CAS Technology across Multiple Device Types ViewRight STB DVB IPTV Hybrid STB ViewRight Web PC Mac STB Android iphone, ipad PC Mac ViewRight Desktop PC Mac

TRANSCODING MPEG2 - MPEG 4 MPEG4 - MPEG2

What Drives Transcoding? MPEG 4 Higher compression rate Use of less bandwidth Multi codec applications Scalability Easy of Integration High efficiency Profitability MPEG 2 Programming is delivered in MPEG2 Cost of STB Equipment Cost User friendly (TV s can decode)

HOW TO TRANSCODE EFFICIENTLY:

IRD TRANSCODING : As demand for more high definition (HD) programming increases, new distribution architectures are being implemented with emerging technology such as HD video processing, MPEG-4 AVC and advanced modulation. This commercial satellite receiver/transcoder, capable of transcoding three MPEG-4 HD services and outputting three simultaneous MPEG-2 HD and standard definition (SD) services.

Server Transcoding Solutions: The need for many transitions in codecs and bit rates throughout a video delivery chain can present many challenges. Sencore s TXS 3453 provides a high density, versatile answer to this problem by providing H.264 and MPEG-2 compression engines that are independent of the incoming compression type. The TXS 3453 ensures that your video will always be the correct format, compression type and bit rate for up to 16 services per TXS regardless of consumer premise equipment, IP network or last mile bandwidth constraints.

Digital Media Gateway: Application Description: Five MPEG-4 to MPEG-2 transcoding modules and one Gigabit IP Module or one ASI input/output Module Support 10 channel of transcoding from MPEG-2 to H.264 or from H.264 to MPEG2Applications: Content providers, CATV operators and IPTV network

Juan Sicard, Intenational Sales Representative Territories:Canada, Africa, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Carribean, Central America, Latin America, Mexico, South America Sales US Company Toner Cable Equipment, Inc. 969 Horsham Road Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044 USA Tel: (215)675-2053 Fax: (215)675-7543 800-523-5947 Languages:English, Spanish, some Portuguese 3 years in sales at Toner Cable juan@tonercable.com www.tonercable.com skype- Juan.e.sicard